The best dive bars in the Mission

a genuine Latino Mission dive, ice-cold cheap beers, fast service

a cash-only corner Irish bar, good beer on tap + a pool table

a horseshoe-shaped bar, a clean pool table + free snacks

a renovated wooden Mission bar, Prohibition-themed memorabilia

free peanuts on every table, tin ceilings

massive beer garden since 1977, 64 beers on tap

open till 2am, tater tots

former 1994 firehouse music venue, 21 beers on tap

cheap drinks, charmingly weird ambiance

Irish-owned and operated, dive-bar atmosphere

open on Mission Street since 1951 — Mission institution, neon 'It's about time' clock sign out front is iconic

the corner of Shotwell and 20th has been a bar since 1891 (originally Schlichtmann & Bredhofy Grocery Saloon), current building dates from 1906 — bullet holes from long-forgotten scuffles are still in the walls

SF's second-oldest saloon location (1858 — only Old Ship Saloon is older), officially plaqued by E. Clampus Vitus (the wacky historical/drinking club)

naughty velvet paintings of nude women lining the walls (the namesake), horseshoe bar and vintage pendant lights

Mission metal/punk-leaning dive at 19th & S Van Ness, tater tots are the menu's reason to exist (the 'tot dog' is local legend)

Mission corner dive at 17th & Guerrero with the iconic neon martini sign, huge red 'COCKTAILS' sign — landmark in every Mission photo

Mission dive with weekly bingo night (legendarily packed), DJ nights heavy on soul, garage, punk, drag